English word methanation comes from English methane, English -ation
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| methane | English (eng) | (organic chemistry, countable) Any of very many derivatives of methane.. (organic compound, uncountable) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH4, being a constituent of natural gas. |
| -ation | English (eng) | A state or quality. An action or process. The result of an action or process. |
| methanation | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) The reaction of hydrogen and carbon monoxide to form methane. |